Rambling Roses

Rambling roses are perfect for growing over arches and trellis’, due to their flexible branches which are easy to bend and tie in. Many rambling roses only flower once during early to mid-summer, but usually flower prolifically, producing clusters of flowers. The blooms of ramblers tend to be smaller than those of climbing roses, but are produced in such abundance that once established the result is often breath-taking. Many ramblers also go on to produce attractive hips in the autumn. Scrambling roses, or scramblers, are similar to rambling roses, but generally even more vigorous making them great for growing up into trees or planted to cover large areas.

(Wichurana) Superb glossy foliage produced on long, pliable stems hold, shapley flowers that are slightly scrolled in bud, opening to semi-double, creamy white, flushed lemon-yellow. Very healthy and vigorous, one of the best ramblers.

(Wichurana Rambler) A famous old rambler with glossy leaves. heavily burnished with coppery-red, especially when young.Very floriferous in full flush. The fragrant flowers open from shapely buds to rather muddled, full blooms of lobster pink each with a golden base, the blooms pale to blush pink with age.

(Wichurana Rambler) Vigorous with dark green foliage on pliable shoots. Very prostrate if not trained as a rambler. Flowers are double, opening flat with muddled centers The blooms are borne in clusters and are an attractive but unusual mixture of deep rose pink and copper with hints of yellow. Strong fruity scent.

(Wichurana Rambler) Clusters of single bright pink flowers with a white eye. A striking rose in full bloom. Vigorous, whith strong, thorny grren stems and large glossy leaves, this rose is ideal for growing onto trees and tolerates a shaded position. Bred by Van Fleet.

(Climber) A sumptuous, fully double, quartered form of 'New Dawn' with all its parent's characteristics, including continuity of flower and colour. Slender habit. Brought back from Czechoslovakia by Mr. Dick Balfour.

(Wichurana Rambler) Healthy, leathery foliage providing an ideal foil for the clusters of semi-single, creamy-white, flushed pink flowers. Flowering, with advantage, rather later in the season than most of its type.

(Wichurana Rambler) Large trusses of small, light cerise crimson flowers on spindly but strong shoots. Very vigorous. A long flowering season, then occasional repeats. One of the most useful Wichurana ramblers.

(Wichurana Rambler) An unusual tangle of petals create a nondescript individual pink bloom but when in full flush this rose is spectacular and, in my opinion, far superior to the more common 'Albertine' with which it is sometimes confused.